Information security tips and tricks for both home and business users

Oracle and the Ethics of Infosec

The Ask toolbar has a history of nonconsensual installations, which can’t necessarily be held against Ask.com. The decision to force this installation on end users during the installation of a separate software program lies in the hands of the person who creates the installer.

However…

What if the US government issued a warning, urging users everywhere to upgrade your software? If you were already an Ask affiliate, you would presented with a golden opportunity to make millions of dollars by exploiting the fear, uncertainty and doubt that unfortunately accompanies information security warnings like this one.